Martha told her 6-year-old son Robby that he could not have any candy. Upset because he could not have what he wanted, Robby punched his mother in the leg. Robby’s violence is best explained by . A) containment theory
B) control theory
C) frustrationaggression theory of violence
D) subcultural theory

The answer is c) frustration-aggression theory of violence.

Explanation:

This theory states that frustration and stress will lead to aggressive behaviour.

It's important to recognise the concept of frustration to understand this phenomenon better: it can be described as a sense of irritation because a goal cannot be achieved. A person who wants to travel but lacks the money to do so may feel frustrated. According to the the frustration-aggression theory, the level of frustration is directily proportional to the level of aggression. This means the closer the person is to achieving the goal, the more frustrated he will feel and the more aggressive he will act.